Guneet Monga-Backed Women in Film India Launches Cannes Scholarship for Female Producers
Women in Film India, backed by producer Guneet Monga, has launched a Cannes scholarship for emerging Indian female producers. The program, in partnership with impACT Lab, targets women who have completed at least two short films and are developing their first feature. Two scholars will attend the Cannes Film Market 2026, receiving April‑long workshops and access to the Producer’s Network in May. Applications close on March 17, 2026, and require a detailed pitch deck.
Teyana Taylor Wore Schiaparelli To The TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala
Teyana Taylor arrived at the TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala in a striking piece from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2026 "The Sphynx" collection. The ensemble combined a high‑neck bustier, a corseted bag, and a black velvet skirt embroidered with ostrich...
Periodontitis Alters the Gut Microbiome to Accelerate Osteoporosis
Researchers have shown that periodontitis reshapes the gut microbiome, accelerating bone loss in a mouse model of osteoporosis. Salivary microbiota from gum‑disease patients increased gut dysbiosis, suppressed tryptophan metabolism and reduced the osteoclast‑inhibiting metabolite indole‑3‑lactic acid (ILA). The altered microbiome...
Life Discipline Drives Trading Success
You Must Have Discipline In Life to be a Trader: In my experience, you won’t be disciplined in trading until you master discipline in your life as a whole. It's not a switch you flip just when the charts are...
This 10/10 Horror Cult Classic Just Gets Better With Age
Jennifer’s Body, the 2009 horror satire written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama, was mis‑marketed as a teen drama, obscuring its feminist critique of the male gaze and bodily autonomy. The film’s nuanced portrayal of female friendship and...
Luxembourg’s Culture Minister Defends Country’s Venice Biennale Budget After Critics Say It’s Too High
Luxembourg is spending €540,000 on its Venice Biennale pavilion, featuring Aline Bouvy’s provocative "La Merde" installation. The budget sparked criticism from the right‑wing ADR, which called the cost excessive amid fiscal pressures. Culture Minister Éric Thill defended the expenditure, citing...
Netflix’s Forgotten 2-Part Near-Perfect Series Was Too Expensive To Survive Its $120M Budget
Netflix’s 2016 series *The Get Down* dazzled with Baz Luhrmann’s lavish 1970s hip‑hop aesthetic but was halted after one season due to its staggering $120 million budget. Production hurdles, including a showrunner departure and a reduced episode order, compounded low viewership, making the project...
Large Series C Signals Scale-Up of China’s Laser Satellite Communications Sector
Shanghai‑based BlueStar Optical Domain announced a Series C round of roughly 500 million yuan ($72 million). The capital will fund a production‑line upgrade aimed at delivering 1,000 laser communication terminals annually by mid‑2026. The move positions BlueStar as a mass‑production supplier for China’s...
On My Mind: The Mary Janes I Wore on My Book Tour
Editor Ailbhe Malone embarked on a multi‑stop press tour to promote the short‑story collection Banshee, juggling a launch party, media appearances, and a podcast recording while traveling with only hand luggage. She detailed a streamlined wardrobe and makeup routine, highlighting...
How Jamie Lee Curtis' Conversation With Nicole Kidman at the Oscars Led to 'Scarpetta'
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that a brief, friendly exchange with Nicole Kidman at the Oscars sparked the idea for the new Prime Video drama *Scarpetta*. The conversation led to a collaboration that also pulled in Ariana DeBose, forming a tight‑knit...
DNA Barcoding Reveals Which Gene-Therapy Nanoparticles Reach Targets in Vivo
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a DNA‑based barcoding assay that measures, in living mice, which lipid nanoparticles successfully deliver gene‑editing cargo to target cellular compartments. The technique identified that many particles are degraded in lysosomes, while a newly...
Reading the Sun's Mind Weeks Before It Erupts
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute and NCAR unveiled PINNBARDS, a physics‑informed neural network that reconstructs the Sun’s deep‑layer magnetic activity from Solar Dynamics Observatory data. By mathematically inverting surface magnetic patterns, the tool can identify emerging flare‑producing regions weeks before...
Spinal Stimulation Above and Below Injury Restores Leg Movement and Sensory Feedback in Clinical Trial
Researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence demonstrated that simultaneous electrical stimulation above and below a spinal cord lesion can restore both leg movement and spatial sensory feedback in people with complete spinal cord injuries. In a...
Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running
Runner Bryon Powell reflects on recent "mini‑leaps" in his running performance after completing an 80‑km race and a casual marathon. He notes faster paces on easy runs, attributing them to possible cardiovascular consolidation, mental reset, or subtle biomechanical changes. Powell...
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Julian Brave NoiseCat
Julian Brave NoiseCat, an Oakland‑raised writer, journalist and the first Indigenous North American filmmaker nominated for an Oscar, released his debut book *We Survived the Night*. The work weaves memoir, Indigenous myth, oral tradition and reportage to portray contemporary Indigenous...
A Single Course of Antibiotics May Reshape the Gut Microbiome for Years
A new Swedish study of nearly 15,000 adults linked a single course of antibiotics to lasting reductions in gut microbial diversity, with effects persisting up to eight years. Clindamycin was the most disruptive, eliminating an average of 47 bacterial species...
Take A Page From This Cocktail For A Flavor-Loaded Chili Experience
A Bloody Mary‑inspired chili is gaining attention as home cooks blend cocktail flavors with classic stew. Recipe developer Yasmin Henley recommends horseradish for its allyl isothiocyanate heat, alongside celery salt, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and a splash of vodka to deepen the profile....
Cook Times For 14 Types Of Ham, Explained
The article provides a detailed guide to cooking 14 different ham varieties, outlining weight‑based oven times and the USDA‑recommended internal temperature of 140‑145 °F. It distinguishes between precooked, smoked, fresh, and specialty hams, noting that bone‑in cuts retain moisture while vacuum‑packed...
Caitlin Breeze on THE FOX HUNT
In this episode, Barnes & Noble bookseller Isabel McConville chats with debut novelist Caitlin Breeze about her new fantasy novel, *The Fox Hunt*. Breeze shares the emotional journey of seeing her manuscript become a physical book, the collaborative design process...
I’m Fantasizing About Abandoning My Adult Son. My Wife Doesn’t Get It.
The column addresses three family dilemmas involving adult children who remain dependent on their parents: a 28‑year‑old son with anxiety and erratic employment, a son whose remarriage introduced disruptive step‑children, and a son who has cut off his mother over...
Works by Auerbach, Chadwick, and Hepworth to Spearhead Christie’s Modern British and Irish Art Sale in London
Christie’s London is set for its modern British and Irish art auction on March 18, featuring 26 works anchored by Frank Auerbach, Lynn Chadwick and Barbara Hepworth. Auerbach’s 2004‑05 ‘Christmas Tree at Mornington Crescent’ carries a £2 million high estimate, while Chadwick’s...
RDLs Match Nordics in Hamstring Strength, Offer Systemic Benefits
"For a long time it was thought that RDL’s only really impact hamstring strength and tissue quality at the proximal end and in that case many coaches would use Nordic hamstring curls to strength hamstrings at the distal end. This led...
New Prototyping Workshop Opens at IdeaSquare
IdeaSquare at CERN has launched ‘The Forge,’ a new prototyping workshop designed for rapid iteration and collaborative building. The space merges the former 3D Printer Studio with two containers, offering a large central worktable, modular peg wall, 3D printers and...
The Knot: My Upcoming New Book (and a Course That’s Already Here)
Entrepreneur and author Seth Godin announces his upcoming book, “The Knot: Problems Can Be Solved,” slated for September release. The book aims to shift readers from feeling stuck to actively solving problems, offering a portable bundle of ideas that spark...
NuVoodoo To Decipher The Songs Driving Country Radio at CRS
NuVoodoo will unveil a nationwide country‑music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on March 20, 2026. The study evaluated more than 400 titles spanning the 1990s to today with a panel of 600 country fans aged 18‑49. Findings...
The Greatest Dangerous Female Characters in Literature
The article examines the evolution of dangerous female characters in literature, from early one‑dimensional villains like the Wicked Queen to modern, trauma‑driven antiheroes such as Cersei Lannister and Annie Wilkes. It highlights a poll of bestselling authors who name their...
How to Deal with Disappointment: 12 Helpful Steps
The Positivity Blog outlines twelve practical steps for handling disappointment, beginning with accepting the feeling and recognizing that disappointment does not define personal worth. It encourages reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, adjusting perfectionist expectations, and leveraging gratitude and social support....
How Gen Z Women Are Conquering Country Music: ‘Fans Are Speaking Louder than Gatekeepers’
Gen Z country singers Ella Langley and Megan Moroney made history by simultaneously topping the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, the first women ever to do so. Their success arrived despite country radio’s persistent male dominance, with only one female in...
Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became a Real One. (Encore)
Jessie Buckley, Oscar‑nominated for her lead in the period drama *Hamnet*, recently discussed how portraying Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, intersected with her own transition to motherhood. The actress, who has already secured a Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award, described the...
Oral Habit Bring Psych-Garage Swagger to New Single ‘The Glove’
Brighton psych‑garage trio Oral Habit has dropped their new single The Glove on the DIY label Krautpop! Records. The track was recorded live to capture the band’s raw, fuzz‑driven intensity, blending 60s freakbeat, Krautrock, and a Josh Homme‑style swagger. The...
Book Review: ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man,’ by Tom...
Tom Junod’s new memoir, *In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man*, delves into his tumultuous relationship with his charismatic father, a post‑war handbag salesman whose larger‑than‑life persona embodied mid‑century notions of...
Book Review: ‘The Golden Boy,’ by Patricia Finn
Patricia Finn’s debut, *The Golden Boy*, follows disgraced TV executive Stafford Hopkins, exiled to Maui after a failed gamble, as he wrestles with his philosophical ego and a haunting past. The narrative pivots when a letter summons him back to...
Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.
The New York Times travel piece chronicles a four‑day stay on Pine Cay, an 800‑acre private island off Turks and Caicos that hosts roughly 40 exclusive homes and a high‑end beachfront resort. The author describes the ultra‑luxury experience, from rapid boat...
Swaine London Embraces Handmade British Tradition
British luxury house Swaine London, tracing roots to 1750 and relaunched in 2023, is doubling down on handmade British craftsmanship. The company operates three labels—Swaine leather goods, Brigg umbrellas, and Herbert Johnson hats—each produced in‑house in London or nearby Syston....
Do Not Go Gentle by Kathleen Stock Review – the Case Against Euthanasia
Philosopher Kathleen Stock’s new book, Do Not Go Gentle, argues against state‑sanctioned assisted dying, targeting the UK’s pending end‑of‑life bill. She warns that legalising euthanasia creates a slippery‑slope, citing expansions in Canada and the Benelux that now cover non‑terminal and...
Stella Prize 2026 Longlist Celebrates the Power of Memory, Truth and Creative Fiction
The 2026 Stella Prize longlist, announced today, features 12 works by Australian women and non‑binary writers across poetry, memoir, fiction, non‑fiction and graphic novels. The prize received 212 entries, and each longlisted author will receive $2,000, with the ultimate winner...
New £45,000 Jaecoo 8 Is Brand's Largest, Plushest Car Yet
Jaecoo has unveiled its flagship 8 SUV, a six‑ or seven‑seat plug‑in hybrid that will launch in the UK in May. The model arrives in two trims – Luxury at £45,500 and Executive at £47,500 – and is powered by...
When the Comments Section Is Challenging
Lea Page recounts a harrowing comment she received after publishing a Huffington Post piece on empathy, illustrating how women often endure gendered harassment online. Instead of silencing herself, she reclaimed the insult “sea hag,” turning it into a personal brand...
Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.
With daylight‑saving time now in effect, California’s evenings stay bright later, prompting a surge of interest in prime sunset locations. The article highlights nine standout spots—from Goleta’s beach parks to Lake Tahoe’s Eagle Rock Trailhead—each offering unique coastal or alpine...
Sunlight-Activated Graphene Membrane Recovers Battery-Grade Lithium From Brines
Researchers at POST, Griffith and King Khalid Universities unveiled a graphene‑based nanofiltration membrane that uses sunlight to pull lithium ions from magnesium‑rich brines. The hybrid membrane, combining edge‑functionalized graphene nanoribbons with photothermally reduced graphene oxide, delivers a lithium flux of...
Adisyn Reports Graphene-Based Radar Signature Reduction for Drones
Adisyn demonstrated that graphene‑enhanced composite materials can cut radar reflection by up to 20 dB in lab tests, and the team is targeting a 30 dB reduction that would shrink a drone’s radar cross‑section by a factor of 1,000. The proof‑of‑concept was...
Watch: ‘Cruyff’ Docuseries Unveils The Life & Legacy Of A Soccer Legend
Box to Box, the producers behind *Drive to Survive*, is releasing a four‑part docuseries titled *Cruyff* that chronicles Dutch legend Johan Cruyff’s playing and coaching career. The series leverages unprecedented access to the Cruyff family’s private archives, including never‑seen home movies...
Up-And-Coming Aotearoa Artists: Double Parked
West Auckland five‑piece Double Parked are spearheading a new wave of Aotearoa indie guitar bands with their second EP, Rosary. The record, described as “post‑surf,” fuses surf‑rock swagger with post‑punk reverb while tackling mental‑health struggles and twenty‑something anxieties. The band’s...
Short‐Range Order and LixTM4−x Probability Maps for Disordered Rocksalt Cathodes
Researchers used Monte Carlo simulations with a simplified cluster model to map short‑range order (SRO) in cation‑disordered rocksalt (DRX) cathodes. They discovered that the probability of forming Li₄ tetrahedral clusters is governed primarily by nearest‑neighbor pairwise SRO, and that this SRO...
The Hindu on Books Newsletter
The Hindu on Books is a weekly newsletter delivering curated book reviews, reading recommendations, and author interviews. Launched in 2022, it aggregates a rich archive of literary coverage, including prize announcements, festival previews, and cultural commentary. The newsletter highlights Indian...
150+ Moms Unite for Healing and Conscious Parenting
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Your Partner Choice Shapes Your Child’s Health
Dr. Jonathan Anomaly said: "[Who you have children with] is going to be as or more effective than anything you do for your child's health.” If you want healthier, happier and brighter children, choose a healthier, happier and brighter partner. The 3...
Environmental Toxins and Metabolism Drive Leydig Cell Aging
When Testosterone Fades: Leydig Cell Aging Shaped by Environmental Toxicants, Metabolic Dysfunction, and Testicular Niche Crosstalk https://t.co/aCEQF1vYep @Cells_MDPI https://t.co/yu0DOE04dp
AI Music Blurs Line Between Human and Machine
A viral AI cover of Papaoutai sparked a simple question. Could you actually tell if your favorite song was created by a human or a machine? As generative music improves, the line between authentic performance and algorithmic creation is getting harder to...
Study Finds Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy, Yet Variable Causes Unclear
Very few studies have found evidence for preferential sarcoplasmic hypertrophy that can be attributed to a training variable. This study is an exception. Unfortunately, a variety of training variables was used, which makes it difficult to identify which was responsible....